Mrs. Martin

                                                                                                            February 26, 2009

 Hi Parents,

Just a few reminders for March:

*Thank you for sending in your child's animal research information! The children will be using this information in the upcoming weeks to write a non-fiction paper on their animal. We are having a blast  with this new and exciting writing project! :)

*Please take some time to review addition and subtraction with your child. There will be addition and subtraction problems on the CRCT.

*You  have received your ID and password so your child can practice the CRCT online. PLEASE take advantage of this. :)

*Early Release on Tuesday March 3 (12:30)

*Book Fair March 16-20

 

Reminders

*Six Flags- Read to Succeed Program forms need to be completed and turned in by February 22nd.

* Thank you for helping your child with his/her Health and Nutrition Project.  I am so proud of their independence and persistence.  Remember they are due on January 30th.

*Penguin Projects are also due on January 30th.   Sorry that the back, rubric side says it is due on the 22nd. It is okay to send in early.

* The only homework for this week is reading and spelling review.  Please help your child fill out the reading log and return that on Friday.  (This should give you more time to work on projects.)

*The students enjoyed democracy in action today as we watch and discussed the inauguration of President Obama.  Please take this unique opportunity to follow up with your child about the new leader of our country and the making of history.

Happy New Year !

I hope everyone had a very healthy and happy Winter Break.

The children seem very happy and confident returning for their second semester of second grade.

* Penguin Project - Check your child's red folder for directions and have fun.  We will use use the penguins in class for a creative writing project.  Everyone will need one.

* We will be reading Mr. Popper's Penguin's by Richard and Florence Atwater together in class. Your child is welcome to bring in his/her own copy to follow along.

*January 19 is a school holiday.  We will not have school on MLK day.

* January 26 - 30 is Parent/Teacher Conference Week.  Dismissal will be at 12:30 p.m.  I will be sending a conference confirmation form home in your child's work folder tomorrow.  Please return the botton part only on Monday.

Thanks So Much,  Debbie

 

Happy Fall

Hi Parents,

Thank you all so much for being a part of our A.R. Celebration.  The children loved celebrating their success with you.  Remember that next quarter the minium gaol is 6 points. Please talk with your child about setting a "smart" goal.  If you have any ideas for our next A.R. celebration, Wednesday, Janurary 7th,  please let me or Holly know.

* Thursday October 30th at 2:45 - Costume Kickball

* Friday October 31st -  Vocabulary Hat Day

* Friday October 31st  is also "Goods and Services" Day in our class.  We need several cans of play-doh and special Fall snacks.  Please ask your child about  "The Land of Snakes and Donuts".  This day will be a rap up of our economics study.  The children are going to love this special day.

*Remember there is NO SCHOOL on November 4th.  (Election Day)

* Our class pet S'mores is in need of Guinea Pig Food, Bedding and Treats.  All contributions are greatly appreciated.  If you would like to take S'mores home for the weekend just send me a note.

Thanks, Debbie

October 6

Happy Fall !

* This Friday is the end of the first quarter.  The children will be allowed to take AR tests on Friday. I am sending home current AR reports today.  Your child needs a minium of 5 points to attend the celebration. I am putting a new reading record in the homework folder each week.  Please ask your child to fill this out with title and date.  Please sign this and return it to school on Friday.

* The AR celebration is Friday, October 17.  Please email me if you would like to help and/or send in supplies. The children have worked very hard.  I would like for this celebration to be special. I would love any suggestions.

*Friday, October 17 is also the day report cards will be sent home. :)

* Tritt Tiger Foundation Patron Program pledges are due this Friday. The foundation has provided our children with many great opportunites.  Thanks for supporting this program.

*This Saturday is the Tritt Trott and Scene on the Green, movie night. Hope to see you all there.

*October 15 is early release. 

October 6

Happy Fall !

* This Friday is the end of the first quarter.  The children will be allowed to take AR tests on Friday. I am sending home current AR reports today.  Your child needs a minium of 5 points to attend the celebration. I am putting a new reading record in the homework folder each week.  Please ask your child to fill this out with title and date.  Please sign this and return it to school on Friday.

* The AR celebration is Friday, October 17.  Please email me if you would like to help and/or send in supplies. The children have worked very hard.  I would like for this celebration to be special. I would love any suggestions.

*Friday, October 17 is also the day report cards will be sent home. :)

* Tritt Tiger Foundation Patron Program pledges are due this Friday. The foundation has provided our children with many great opportunites.  Thanks for supporting this program.

*This Saturday is the Tritt Trott and Scene on the Green, movie night. Hope to see you all there.

*October 15 is early release. 

September 15

Dear Parents,

*Please remember tomorrow is EARLY RELEASE.

*October 10th is the last day of the marking period for the first quarter.

*Report Cards will be sent home on October 17th.

*Check the red folder tonight for your child's current number of AR points.  Everyone is required to have at least 5 points by October 10.  If you would like to help plan the AR celebration please email me.

*We have concluded our Social Studies for this quarter covering Georgia regions and landforms. Tomorrow we will begin a 4 week unit in Science about Matter.

*Thank you for sending in the "All About Me" posters.  They look great.

*We would greatly appreciate supplies for our class pet S'mores.  We need cat litter, bedding and food. She is also available for weekend sleepovers. Just send in a note, and you can pick her up on Friday afternoon for the weekend. 

*Please keep working on your additon and subtraction timed test at home.  It really helps the children feel successful during class work when they already have these memorized.

*Also, please remember to sign your child's reading log.  This should be done at least 5 days a week.

New Report Cards

I am including the link to Picasso to view the new report cards.  If you scroll down to the second grade report card, it includes all the standards assessed at each quarter as well as the rubrics we use to assign students a 3, 2, or 1.  If you have any further questions, please let me know and I'll do my best to answer them!

http://picasso.cobbk12.org/?module=Pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=9&pid=48

August 27

* Thanks if you have sent in the green AR Goal sheet.  Please remember that each child will be setting a goal of at least 5 points each quarter.  So far only 9 students have set a goal. 

*Please keep homework folders at home until Friday. Sign the reading log nightly when your child reads.  The spelling test will be on Friday.  Posters may come in this Friday or next Friday.

*Remember that Monday is Labor Day.  No School :]

*Wednesday, September 3rd will be the first Bank Day.

Have a wonderful and safe weekend!   Debbie

August 20

Dear Parents,

Thanks so much for all of your support and kindness over the past two weeks.  Our second graders are doing a wonderful job and making a very smooth adjustment to the new school year. Thanks also for helping your child with the "What's Your Bag?" project.  They are having a great time sharing and making new friends.

Please remember that Open House is tomorrow at 6:00. Our PTA meeting is at 6:00, and we will meet in the classroom at 6:30 (first session) or 7:20 (second session). Mrs. Ashley, Mrs. Kappel and I are looking forward to seeing you then.